About us

Bill is Managing Director of Rippon Financial Management and is a Chartered Financial Planner. He holds a number of specialist qualifications and is an expert in complex areas such as SIPP property purchases and Defined Benefit Pension Scheme Transfers. Away from the office Bill enjoys playing golf and spending time with his family.

Nick is a Director and Chartered Financial Planner at the firm. He is committed to professional development and has a keen interest in the financial markets. Nick has now been with the firm for over 15 years and also holds a number of specialist qualifications. When away from his desk he enjoys spending time with his family.

James joined the firm in 2022 and has over 8 years of industry experience acquired from his degree in finance and investment management at Northumbria University and his previous role in financial services. James deals with mortgages, protection and technical aspects of the firm which includes research, suitability reports and shadowing advisers, as he works towards becoming a Chartered Financial Planner. Away from the office, James enjoys to watch sport and spend time with his family and pets, having retired from playing competitive water polo recently.

Jay joined the firm in 2025, bringing with him over 15 years of industry experience acquired from his role for a FTSE 100 investment platform, working with advisers across the North East. In his position, Jay deals with mortgages, protection and technical aspects of the firm which includes research, suitability reports and shadowing advisers as he works towards becoming a Chartered Financial Planner. Away from the office, Jay enjoys spending time with his wife and watching his son play sport. Jay also enjoys road cycling in the Pennines with his team.

James joined the firm in 2021 and has over 13 years of industry experience, previously working as a paraplanner and director for a financial advisory firm in King's Lynn. He deals with operational aspects of the business such as compliance, file checks and management information. Outside of the office, James is a massive Newcastle United fan, loves to travel watching football and spending time with family and pets.

Asher joined the firm in 2024 and has over 4 years of industry experience as an administrator and paraplanner. He deals with client aspects of the business such as administration, research, suitability reports and provides support to advisers. Outside of the office, Asher is an avid gamer and music lover, attending gigs regularly.